For the Good of the Public | The Morning Five

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  • The Morning Five: Thursday, September 24 -- More UNGA, Iran and Ukraine

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/23/world/un-general-assembly-iran-ukraine

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/22/trump-heads-un-tout-wins-iran-war-overshadows-diplomacy/

    https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-leaders-back-startup-developing-system-to-detect-biological-threats-88ef9f0a?mod=hp_lead_pos5

    https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/china

    https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/23/xi-jinping-trump-china-summit-01089122

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/world/europe/ukraine-russia-zelensky-unga.html

    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/23/world/un-general-assembly-iran-ukraine

    https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/ukraine-war-zelenskyy-putin-trump-russia.html

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #UN #UnitedNations #AI #health #XiJinping #China #Ukraine #VolodymyrZelensky #Russia

    10 min
  • The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 23 -- UNGA Week, President AOC?

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Psalm 61:1-5 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/22/world/un-general-assembly-trump-speech-news

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/21/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-over-white-house-bans/

    https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/21/abbott-texas-data-center-permits-halt-01086398

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/aoc-2028-presidential-race.html

    https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/18/democratic-2028-candidates-ai-panic-01083581

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #UN #diplomacy #AI #journalism #WhiteHouse #Texas #datacenters #2028 #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #presidentialelection

    9 min
  • The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 22 -- GOP Outspending Dems Ahead of Midterms

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/cnn-ms-now-politico-to-sue-white-house-over-reporter-ban-f1dceded?mod=hp_lead_pos2

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2026/09/21/how-trump-turned-refugee-bureau-into-410-million-deportation-operation/

    https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/republicans-are-unleashing-their-fundraising-advantage-against-the-democrats-b44742a0?mod=hp_lead_pos3

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #journalism #WhiteHouse #immigration #elections #midterms

    10 min
  • The Morning Five: Monday, September 21 -- Working at a Data Center, Trump and Mamdani Together Again

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Psalm 56:1-11 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-meet-mamdani-in-new-york-amid-policy-strains-between-the-two-8e475aa8?mod=hp_lead_pos10

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/19/ms-now-says-journalists-blocked-white-house-after-trump-announces-ban/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/asia/japan-age-100.html

    https://www.wsj.com/business/what-its-like-to-work-in-one-of-americas-data-centers-b4358003?mod=hp_featst_pos3

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #DonaldTrump #UnitedNations #ZohranMamdani #NYC #WhiteHouse #journalism #health #Japan #datacenters #AI #economy

    11 min
  • The Morning Five: Thursday, September 17 -- Fed *Raises* Interest Rates, Bipartisan Legislation on College Sports

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-powers-resolution-8519dae8197214b4edf2192e174c82f4

    https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2026/democrats-face-a-tough-call-cut-a-college-sports-deal-with-trump-or-hold-out

    https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/eu-chief-floats-plan-to-make-canada-first-associate-member-da300f13?mod=hp_lead_pos1

    https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/16/congress/house-democrats-seek-to-block-data-centers-from-federal-tax-breaks-01078060

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rates-warsh.html

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #Congress #Europe #Canada #foreignrelations #collegesports #AI #economy

    10 min
  • The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 16 -- Early Signs of Possible Democratic Wave in November

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-blocks-new-postal-service-mail-ballots-trump/

    https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/american-incomes-hit-record-last-year-as-women-gained-ground-304ed2fd?mod=hp_lead_pos4

    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/15/business/bessent-testify

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-poll.html

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/15/republicans-are-concerned-about-kansas-ahead-november-elections/

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #SCOTUS #USPS #midterms #elections #ScottBessent #economy #AI #GOP

    10 min
  • The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 15 -- Trump's $5000 Offer, EPA Repeals Emissions Standards

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Psalm 40:1-8 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://apnews.com/article/epa-power-plants-trump-coal-gas-climate-cac1c2c75f8656d8eaf5f0a240edae15

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/well/brain-implant-helps-woman-communicate-in-real-time.html

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/world/asia/china-ai-security-risks-anthropic.html

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/14/what-mike-johnson-trump-had-say-about-5000-payments-this-weekend/

    https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/14/politics/republicans-5000-checks-trump

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/lutnick-says-trump-5-000-162311208.html

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #EPA #environment #climate #health #tech #China #AI #elections #midterms #economy

    11 min
  • The Morning Five: Monday, September 14 -- Trump WH Pushes Back on Calls for AI Regulations, UK Rejects "Assisted-Dying"

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear.

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/09/11/uk-parliament-rejects-bill-allow-assisted-dying-terminally-ill/

    https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/dueling-airstrikes-fuel-angst-as-russia-ukraine-war-escalates-a6c0a67b?mod=hp_lead_pos3

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/us/politics/obama-democrats-ai.html

    https://darioamodei.com/post/we-must-pace-the-frontier

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #UK #health #BarackObama #Democrats #elections #AI

    12 min
  • The Morning Five: Thursday, September 10 -- Anthropic Researcher Resigns and Issues Warning, Republicans Hope Mini-Convention Boosts Midterms Standing

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear. 

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Psalm 26 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/politics/calif-ai-worm-wechat-hack.html 

    https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/trump-administration-2030-census-citizenship-count-01068927 

    https://apnews.com/live/trump-white-house-aides-midterms-polls-news-updates-09-09-2026 

    https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-researcher-quits-over-out-of-control-ai-fears-707b7628?mod=hp_lead_pos2 

    https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/house-democrats-weigh-ai-select-committee-01068764 

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #AI #cybersecurity #Dallas #GOPconvention #midterms #elections #Anthropic #Congress #tech


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    13 min
  • The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 9 -- Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch Steps Down, King Charles Hosts AI Convening

    For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

    Today's host was Michael Wear. 

    Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

    Today’s scripture: Psalm 25:1-7 (ESV)

    News sources:

    https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/09/zero-religious-refugees-persecuted-christians-open-doors-world-relief/ 

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/navy-pilots-brain-injuries.html 

    https://www.politico.eu/article/king-charles-to-host-exclusive-ai-gathering/ 

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/arts/design/smithsonian-secretary-lonnie-bunch-resigns.html 

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    Music by: King Sis

    #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Christians #refugees #Navy #military #England #KingCharles #Smithsonian #TrumpAdministration

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    9 min

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For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public.

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